EVENT INFORMATION

31
August
1765

The slave ship Essex arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 206 people had been taken aboard and approximately 168 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 31 August 1765 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Essex; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Robertson, William; Captain: Collier, John. The voyage began at London on 6 December 1764. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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